English
Statement of Intent
We aim to develop our students’ knowledge of vocabulary, the purpose of texts and their ability to influence readers. Exposing Key Stage 3 and 4 students to a variety of texts from different eras will be wide, varied and challenging and will enable us to enhance our students’ cultural capital and thus support their transition to more complex texts as they progress in their academic careers.
Working with our students in literacy, oracy, debate, and analytical and creative writing from Year 7 ensures that they understand the importance of comprehension, planning, drafting, presenting and editing their verbalisations and writing. This ensures that they are skilled in rhetoric and able to captivate the imaginations of their audience, whether that be an examiner or a potential employer.
Curriculum Map
KS5
A Level English Language and Literature
Year Group |
Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
Year 12 |
Academic Writing
The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
Mean Time by Carol Ann Duffy
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The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Paris Anthology
A Streetcar Named Desire
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NEA- Making Connections
Paris Anthology |
Year 13 |
AO3 focus: The Handmaid’s Tale, The Great Gatsby, A Streetcar Named Desire
AO1 and AO2 focus:
Paris Anthology and Mean Time by Carol Ann Duffy
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Paper 1 Exam Skills/ Practise
Paper 2 Exam Skills/ Practise
NEA Completion |
Revision
Revision
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A Level English Literature
Year Group |
Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
Year 12 |
Conventions of Tragedy
Conventions of Crime
Keats poetry
Othello by William Shakespeare
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Atonement by Ian McEwan
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie
NEA introduction
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Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller
NEA focus |
Year 13 |
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Coleridge
Conventions of Tragedy Revised
Conventions of Crime Revised
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Paper 1 Exam Skills/ Practise
Paper 2 Exam Skills/ Practise
NEA Completion |
Revision
Revision
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English Language and English Literature are core compulsory subjects and are taught to all students in Key Stage 3 and 4. Classes are taught in mixed ability teaching groups with the exception of the top set on each year half.
Students in Key Stage 3 will study a variety of quality texts from a range of time periods to include poetry, prose, drama and non-fiction. They will develop their writing and critical analysis skills as shown on the Curriculum Map. Students will begin their Key Stage 4 GCSE study at the end of Year 9 and will sit their exams in Year 11.
We follow AQA English Language GCSE and AQA English Literature GCSE and students will gain two qualifications at the end of Year 11.
At Key Stage 5 we offer AQA English Literature (B) and AQA English Language and Literature.
In studying the set texts, students will be given the opportunity to:
- Understand words, phrases or sentences in context, exploring aspects of plot, characterisation, events and settings; distinguishing between what is stated explicitly and what is implied
- Identify themes, supporting a point of view by referring to evident in the text
- Understand writers’ social, historical and cultural contexts
- Make an informed personal response that derives from analysis and evaluation of the text
- Evaluate a writer’s choice of vocabulary, grammatical and structural features and use linguistic and literacy terminology
- Compare and contrast texts studied, referring where relevant to theme, characterisation and context.
- Produce clear and coherent text, writing effectively a range of forms and about literature for a range of purposes
- Use accurate standard English, accurate spelling, punctuation and grammar
Career Opportunities
Head of Faculty